Best Naval Games on Steam

Steam currently has 448 Naval games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Naval game rankings were last updated on 11/1/2024.

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1. Return of the Obra Dinn

Lost at sea 1803 ~ The good ship Obra Dinn.

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Return of the Obra Dinn holds the #1 spot for "best Naval game on Steam" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 27,020 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26,162 positive reviews and 858 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $19.99
Release Date 10/18/2018
Developer Lucas Pope
Publisher 3909
Steam App Id 653530

2. Barotrauma

Barotrauma is a 2D co-op submarine simulator – in space, with survival horror and RPG elements. Steer your submarine, complete missions, fight monsters, fix leaks, operate machinery, man the guns and craft items, and stay alert: danger in Barotrauma doesn’t announce itself!

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Barotrauma has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Naval games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 68,822 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 64,530 positive reviews and 4,292 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $17.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Barotrauma on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $17.49
Release Date 3/13/2023
Franchise Daedalic Entertainment
Developers
Publisher Daedalic Entertainment
Steam App Id 602960

3. Sid Meier's Pirates!

Sail the Caribbean, marauding all on the high seas or ally your ship and crew as a privateer in search of riches - the life you choose is up to you. Face dogged enemies, raid unsuspecting villages, woo fair maidens, avoid capture or dig for buried treasure. Discover what it takes to become one of the most famous pirates in history!

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Sid Meier's Pirates! has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Naval games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,605 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,244 positive reviews and 361 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $2.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Sid Meier's Pirates! on the Steam Deck.

Steam Price $2.49
Release Date 7/11/2005
Developer Firaxis Games
Publisher 2K
Steam App Id 3920

4. SteamWorld Heist II

Join Captain Leeway on the biggest Heist yet to save botkind from a brewing water crisis! With tactical turn-based battles featuring signature ricochet action, 150+ weapons and items, a new job system, real-time naval combat and 30+ hours of gameplay, prepare for an epic SteamWorld adventure!

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SteamWorld Heist II has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Naval games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,308 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,254 positive reviews and 54 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $17.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $17.99
Release Date 8/8/2024
Franchise Thunderful Publishing
Developer Thunderful Development
Publisher Thunderful Publishing
Steam App Id 2396240

5. Shipped

Challenge your friends in a naval battle of steering, pushing and shooting. Keep your ship on-screen and avoid crashing with land to survive. Up to 8 players.

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Shipped has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Naval games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 605 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 586 positive reviews and 19 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $4.99
Release Date 3/28/2019
Franchise Majorariatto
Developer Majorariatto
Publisher Majorariatto
Steam App Id 1037190

6. IronWolf VR

IronWolf VR is a roomscale submarine game playable either singleplayer or online co-op with motion controls. Built from the ground up for VR, each part of the submarine has been crafted for an optimal VR experience.

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IronWolf VR has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Naval games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,141 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,086 positive reviews and 55 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $12.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play IronWolf VR on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $12.99
Release Date 4/12/2022
Developer Ionized Studios
Publisher Ionized Studios
Steam App Id 552080

7. Total War: NAPOLEON – Definitive Edition

Complete your Total War collection with this Definitive Edition of Total War: NAPOLEON, which includes all DLC and feature updates since the game’s release

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Total War: NAPOLEON – Definitive Edition has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Naval games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,457 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,335 positive reviews and 2,122 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $6.24 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Total War: NAPOLEON – Definitive Edition on the Steam Deck.

Steam Price $6.24
Release Date 2/25/2010
Developers
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Steam App Id 34030

8. Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition

Command the seas, control the land, forge a new nation, and conquer the globe.

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Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Naval games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 34,190 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 31,032 positive reviews and 3,158 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $6.24 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

9. Sea of Thieves: 2024 Edition

Sea of Thieves is a smash-hit pirate adventure game, offering the quintessential pirate experience of plundering lost treasures, intense battles, vanquishing sea monsters and more. Dive in with this revised edition of the game, which includes access to digital bonus media.

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Sea of Thieves: 2024 Edition has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Naval games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 344,834 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 308,390 positive reviews and 36,444 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $19.99
Release Date 6/3/2020
Developer Rare Ltd
Publisher Xbox Game Studios
Steam App Id 1172620

10. Transport Fever 2

The classic transport simulation genre has a new gold standard with Transport Fever 2. Discover a whole new world by navigating transport routes through land, water and air. May progress and prosperity find their way!

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Transport Fever 2 has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Naval games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25,863 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,322 positive reviews and 2,541 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $11.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $11.99
Release Date 12/11/2019
Franchise Good Shepherd Entertainment
Developer Urban Games
Publisher Good Shepherd Entertainment
Steam App Id 1066780

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Return of the Obra Dinn steam charts
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10/18/2018
95
$19.99
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3/13/2023
92
$17.49
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Sid Meier's Pirates! steam charts
89
7/11/2005
91
$2.49
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92
8/8/2024
91
$17.99
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3/28/2019
90
$4.99
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2
4/12/2022
90
$12.99
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Total War: NAPOLEON – Definitive Edition steam charts
1,158
2/25/2010
89
$6.24
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Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition steam charts
2,210
3/4/2009
89
$6.24
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Sea of Thieves: 2024 Edition steam charts
6,977
6/3/2020
89
$19.99
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Transport Fever 2 steam charts
3,820
12/11/2019
88
$11.99
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Stormworks: Build and Rescue steam charts
1,166
9/17/2020
88
$14.99
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Holdfast: Nations At War steam charts
168
3/5/2020
88
$9.99
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24
11/17/2020
88
$15.99
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From The Depths steam charts
550
11/6/2020
87
$24.99
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Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™ steam charts
1,089
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87
$11.99
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IronWolf: Free Non-VR Edition steam charts
7
9/14/2023
87
Free
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The Caribbean Sail steam charts
1
9/19/2017
87
$3.74
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Wargame: Red Dragon steam charts
665
4/17/2014
87
$7.49
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NavalArt steam charts
201
6/20/2018
86
$12.74
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Rum & Gun steam charts
3
8/26/2024
86
$3.49
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Soures & References

Steambase has best-in-class data powered directly by Steam, our data partners, and in-house experts. Reviews and rankings are enriched, analyzed, and updated in real-time to ensure we surface the most up-to-date insights. Learn more about the Steambase approach to data collection and our review methodology.

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  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 30). SteamWorld Heist II on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 27). Shipped on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 28). IronWolf VR on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 1). Total War: NAPOLEON – Definitive Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 1). Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 28). Sea of Thieves: 2024 Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 27). Transport Fever 2 on Steam. Steam Store.

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